The 15 Best Surf Lessons & Trips on Maui

1.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson with no more than six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, Jay, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and standing up. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional surf photos afterward.

“People were great, my son's teacher was fantastic. But waves were almost non existent. Pics taken by company were really good.”

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2.Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Best value

You’ll learn beginner surf skills with instructors such as Scott, Tyler, and Patrick during a 90-minute lesson near Lahaina. Expect a short beach briefing, quality equipment, and plenty of time in the water. The small group has a maximum of five people, and you must know how to swim.

“Tyler was great at teaching us! Was able to get up and catch a wave on my first run ! Even saw a sea turtle ! Book with them 🤙”

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3.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Paddle Turtle Town with guides Aqua or Sky on a private two-hour morning tour. Learn SUP basics, look for turtles, coral, fish, and rare monk seals, hear about Maui’s culture and geology, and receive digital photos afterward.

“Truly enjoyed the experience of paddle boarding for the first time! Beautiful scenery, spotted turtles up close, and Aqua the instructor was the best!!”

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4.Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Kalama Beach in Kihei. Surf Club Maui supplies the board, reef shoes, and rash guard, then coaches such as Bryan, Sarge, Epps, and Pablo help you catch beginner-friendly waves in waist to chest-deep water.

“Amazing time! First time ever! Our instructor was so good. Only 4 people in our group great help. LOVED IT”

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5.Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet at Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy in Lahaina, check in, gear up, and join a maximum five-person lesson near the guardrails between Puamana and Launiopoko beach parks. Instructors such as Lee, Steve, Inaldo, and Connor teach beginners in English, with boards, rash guards, and water shoes included.

“It was amazing my wife and son did because I had a bad ankle but I can’t wait to come back in 6 months so I can do it the guide was beyond helpful and supportive will definitely recommend this guys to anyone who want to do lessons for the 1st time or just wants to go surfing”

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6.Private Surf Lesson for Two Near Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Meet Rivers to the Sea near Lahaina for a 90-minute semi-private lesson limited to two people. Instructors such as Sharky, Tanner, Eric, Kane, and Jess teach beginners on soft-top boards, with rash guards and reef shoes included. Expect a land lesson, ocean practice, and plenty of one-on-one help.

“Great experiences? Friendly and knowledgeable person, my family had a great time, I recommend it. My family would do it again when we come back.”

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7.2 Hour Beginner Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Learn the basics of surfing in a group of no more than five at Lahaina. Your instructor covers technique on shore, then helps you catch waves with provided boards, reef shoes, rash guards, and other gear. Ages 9 and up may join group lessons.

“Nice and helpful instructor. Mario was funny and kept our son going the whole time. He was exhausted but so happy!”

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8.Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Meet Sea Maui Surf at Kaanapali Beach for a 90-minute beginner lesson for ages 13 and up. You’ll share an instructor with no more than three other students, receive an ocean-safety briefing, and use provided boards, rash guards, and booties. Instructors such as Devin, Danny, TJ, and Joe are praised for patient coaching.

“Great instructor, good lessons, nice equipment - worth going here, my son was finally able to ride a wave”

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9.2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in Lahaina Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend two hours learning to surf with Keep It Simple Hawaii in Lahaina. Your private group works with instructors such as Mario, Mack, Austin, Luke, or Ramon, starting with a 20 to 25 minute beach lesson before heading into the water for hands-on coaching. Boards, rashguards, and water shoes are included.

“Honest company Great experience and good waves for beginners. Registering online was seamless and easy.”

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10.Waves Hawaii Surf School in Kihei Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

Meet your instructor at Kalama Park in Kihei for a two-hour surf lesson with a rash guard, reef shoes, and board included. You’ll practice on land, then head into the water with instructors such as Sophie, Jessica, Sasha, Lucas, or Funchie helping you catch your first waves.

“My husband and son did the surf lesson and loved it. The instructor was awesome. He was patient and encouraging. They were both successful and able to surf on their own.”

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11.2 Hour Private Surf Lesson For Two In Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Share a two-hour private lesson in Lahaina with a friend, partner, sibling, or child. You get a 20 to 25 minute land lesson, surfboard, water shoes, rashguard, and personal coaching from instructors such as Mario, Austin, Luke, or Ramon as you practice in the water.

“Great instructor. Good learner waves. Patient, understanding, and good instructions. Very helpful catching waves.”

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12.Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Maui Waveriders at Kalama Park for a two-hour semi-private surf lesson. After a 10 to 15 minute safety and technique briefing, you spend most of the session in the water with an instructor matched to your ability. Surf shoes and shirts are included, with wetsuits available when offered.

“The staff were friendly, competent and fully exceeded our expectations. I found them to be flexible and willing to accommodate our needs. Definitely, the place to get your lesson and/or rent your gear!”

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13.Private Surf Lesson for Group of 3-5 Near Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Meet Rivers To The Sea near Lahaina for a 90-minute private surf lesson with your own group of 3 to 5. Instructors such as Kain, Eric, Kody, and Anne-Marie teach water safety, paddling, and standing up on a soft-top board. Ages seven and up can join.

“Awesome first family surfing lesson! Instructor really helps the experience (when yo catch the wave, tips and tricks, etc).”

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14.2 Hour Private Surf Lesson in Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend two focused hours with a private Keep It Simple Hawaii instructor in Lahaina. You’ll learn safety, paddling, and the pop-up on land, then practice with hands-on help in the water. Instructors such as Austin, Mario, Mack, and Ramon work with beginners, children, and returning surfers.

“Mack communicated w/ me the night before and the morning of the lesson. He was a great communicator and had wonderful costumer service. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting a lesson. Guardrails was a great spot to surf.”

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15.Group Surf Lesson at Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your instructor at Ka'anapali Alii Resort for a beginner surf lesson with reef shoes, rash guard, and board provided. Expect a safety and land lesson, followed by ocean practice with a coach helping you catch waves. Instructors may include Nick, Reef, Matt, Koa, or Juan.

“Our instructor, Nick, was very good and patient. The communication between what was posted on viator, and what we received was not consistent and a little confusing as to where to meet up. Instructions were sent via email from viator, but they were not exactly correct - so we texted with our instructor and it was helpful. There should be a steamlined process of exactly where to meet. Viator told us what to look for and there was none of that. It was Nick on the beach - no table, no umbrella, etc. I'm glad we were able to get in touch with him -otherwise - we would have never…”

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